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Coorie in                                                                          Twith  a  bump  into  cold,  dark  January.               INTERIORS INSIDER

                                                                                                 he  fun  and  festivities  are  over  and  you
                                                                                                 find yourself coming back down to earth

                                                                                            Some people will busy themselves with new
                                                 for the New Year
                                                                                            resolutions, but others would prefer to hibernate
                                                                                            whilst waiting for the lighter nights to come back
                                                                                            around. For those who lose a little enthusiasm
                     Leah Stewart-Woods, Home Design Stylist for John Lewis                 for  the  great  outdoors  in  the  winter  months,
                    & Partners shares ideas on how to create a warm, inviting               there is a solution that doesn’t involve spending
                              atmosphere on dreich winter days.                             thousands on a winter sun getaway.
                                                                                            ‘Coorie’ is often likened to the Danish concept
                                                                                            of  ‘Hygge’  (pronounced  “hyoo-guh”).  The
                                                                                            interpretation  of  both  is  to  cosy  in,  enjoy  the
                                                                                            simple  pleasures,  and  create  a  warm,  inviting
                                                                                            atmosphere  -  the  perfect  solution  for  those
                                                                                            dreich  winter  days  when  the  comfort  of  our
                                                                                            surroundings plays a bigger role in our wellbeing.
                                                                                            The notion of being both physically and mentally
                                                                                            content is at the core of this philosophy.
                                                                                                                                                          John Lewis
                                                                                            Let’s take a look at some ways you can “Coorie    Ruched throw, Chinchila, £120
                                                                                            in” for January at home:


                                                                                                Focus on comfort

                                                                                                Think soft textures and layers. Blankets, cushions and rugs are the way forward when it
                                                                                                comes to your living space. Retreat to your sofa in your comfiest pjs and hunker down for
                                                                                                the evening. Faux fur, boucle, soft wool and velvet are all lovely sumptuous options here.
                                                                                                Neutral colours and earthy tones combine to create warmth and a sense of contentment.

                                                                                                    John Lewis Luxury deep pile wool rug,    John Lewis
                                                                                                         Tigers Eye, £350-950        Mongolian sheepskin cushion, £60















                                                                *all prices correct at time
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